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Ludo / ludovic

41 replies

Turnitofflikealightswitch · 28/09/2021 22:58

What are your thoughts on both the name Ludovic and the name Ludo? I know Ludo can be a short form of Ludovic, but I like it as a stand alone name too. What would you think of someone with either name? What would your expectations be? Thanks

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Rainbowqueeen · 29/09/2021 07:21

I really like it.
I’d think they were from a posh background

ofwarren · 29/09/2021 07:20

I instantly think of a dogs name unfortunately.
Probably because I don't know the name used any other way.

APerfectSky · 29/09/2021 07:20

@Shmithecat2

I'd expect one of the parents to be of German descent.
Ludovic is a French spelling. I would have thought Ludwig would be the German spelling?

I prefer Ludovic to Ludwig! Ludo is ok, but it does make me think of the game.

BewareTheBeardedDragon · 29/09/2021 07:20

I like Ludovic. Personally I always think you should give a child the longer name so that they have the choice when they're older to use either.

toastofthetown · 29/09/2021 07:16

They’re both fine. Not bad names, but I don’t love them. Ludo is very wearable, as it’s similar to the very popular Luca, with the trendy -o ending. It feels I’ve seen a huge upswing in posts about Ludo over past few months.

ILoveShula · 29/09/2021 00:08

I remember Ludovic Kennedy.

WaltzingToWalsingham · 28/09/2021 23:40

Ludo means "I play" in Latin. I like it as a nickname, but I think your DS will probably appreciate the more dignified Ludovic when he's grown up, and have the option of Ludo for friends and family.

catandbabymama · 28/09/2021 23:30

Ludo I think of the board game
Ludovic I really really like

SwedishEdith · 28/09/2021 23:26

I like it and think Ludovic Kennedy as well. But wouldn't use it on its own.

TigerBilly · 28/09/2021 23:22

My old boyfriend had a dog called Ludo. His sister thinks he was named after the Labrynth character but Ludo was actually named after a West Ham player 🤣

midsomermurderess · 28/09/2021 23:15

I like it. My reference is Ludovic Kennedy.

KittiesInsane · 28/09/2021 23:08

Well, it was the name of one of my great uncles, so I tend to think ‘Victorian, possibly with side whiskers’.

I think his parents ran out of names after using up the standard Bill, Jim, Robert, George, Harold etc on his many brothers.

Shmithecat2 · 28/09/2021 23:04

I'd expect one of the parents to be of German descent.

HeadLikeAFuckinOrange · 28/09/2021 23:04

Makes me think of Labyrinth.

RiotAtTheRodeo · 28/09/2021 23:02

My expectation of a Ludo would be someone quite moneyed and toffish. Ludo is a posh person's version of Arlo.

Ludovic I'd expect someone of maybe German origin.

Jossbow · 28/09/2021 23:02

Unusual spelling!
Ludvig more usually